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Patent GB-1470685-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for charging secondary electric cells
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 1974-04-04
Abstract: 1470685 Battery charging systems MABUCHI MOTOR KK 4 April 1974 [13 April 1973] 15112/74 Heading H2H A system for charging one or more batteries comprises means for firstly discharging the battery or batteries to a predetermined level of charge and thereafter giving the battery or batteries a timed charge thus preventing any battery from being overcharged. A plurality of batteries 5 are placed in a housing 1 so as to be charged by a charging source formed by batteries 4 or by an external charging source (Fig. 9, not shown). After placing the batteries 5 in the housing 1 a lid 6 is closed thereby closing contacts 13, 14 and connecting the batteries together by means of a strap 12 fixed to the lid, each battery having a resistor 24 connected in series therewith by means of a spring 9. In order to charge the batteries 5 a timer dial 3 is moved to a position according to the amount of charge it is desired to give the batteries. If a full charge is desired the dial is moved so that the 90 + mark is brought into register with the mark 7. This movement causes cams in the timer 3 to close contacts 18, 19, and the timer motor 21 started by closure of a push-button switch 17. Initial movement of the motor 21 moves a cam to close self-maintaining contacts 22, 23. The batteries 5 discharge by way of resistors 24 and contacts 18, 19 and 13, 14 whilst the motor 21 continues to drive the timer 3 and the cam members associated therewith. After a predetermined discharge period a cam reaches a position at which contacts 18, 19 open and contacts 18, 20 close. Batteries 5 are now charged by the batteries 4 whilst the motor 21 drives the timer 3 to its original position whereupon a latch mechanism 10, 11 disengages to allow the lid 6 to open and terminate the charging process. Should a part charge be required the timer dial is initially moved so that a mark, say 70, registers with the mark 7. The timer operates as before with a discharge period of the same duration but a shorter charge period. The charging operation is indicated by a lamp 15.
Patent GB-557283-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to telephone systems
IPC: H04M3/36
Filed: 1942-10-28
Abstract: 557,283. Automatic exchange systems. AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE & ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and TAYLOR, R. Oct. 28, 1942, No. 15113. [Class 40 (iv)] , The number of calls made to a line while it is busy is determined by a meter LCM under the joint control of two relays PY, PU which are operated respectively over the test wire and over the fourth wiper of the final selector. The circuit forms a unit which may be associated with any line as required. In the case of a P.B.X. group, the unit is associated with the last line of the group. The circuit is particularly suitable for use with final selectors of the kind described in Specification 451,362. Relay PY is operated by earth on test terminal P1 as long as the line is busy. If the line is the last of a P.B.X. group, battery applied momentarily to terminal P2 by the final selector operates relay PU and steps the meter LCM. If the line is an individual one, the key KO is thrown, and relay PU is operated by a momentary earth connection. The resistance YA prevents the operation in the final selector of the earthed relay which controls hunting.
Patent GB-1004335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to punnets and like baskets
Inventor: BAUMGARTNER ANTON
IPC: B65D25/32
Filed: 1962-04-18
Abstract: 1,004,335. Handles for boxes. G. ANTONACCI. July 17, 1963 [April 18, 1962 (2)], Nos. 15113/62 and 15114/62. Heading B8P. [Also in Division A4G]. A punnet 10 formed from drawn or woven plastics material has opposide side slots 14 which may be rectangular, T-shaped or of keyhole formation and has the ends of a removable handle so shaped at 15 that they may be passed through from inside or outside and retained by the slots for carrying. The handle may be removed and replaced inverted inside the punnet for stacking. The punnet may be provided with a cover and ventilating holes and may have strengthening ribs. The base and walls may also be plane or indented to accommodate the contents.
Patent GB-890864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to scrap packaging presses
IPC: B30B9/32
Filed: 1960-04-29
Abstract: 890,864. Baling-presses. LINDEMANN, W. April 29, 1960 [Nov. 7, 1959], No. 15161/60. Class 94(1). [Also in Group XXII] A scrap packaging press having an open top closable by a cover 15, Fig. 1, and having two plungers movable along paths at right angles to each other, has its ejection opening closed by an outer slider 25 against which the last acting plunger 21, Fig. 6, compresses the scrap P, the slider being held in position by tie rods 27, 28, extending from a transverse member 26 carrying a cylinder 23 that drives the plunger 21. The slider 25 may rotate about one rod 27 and in its closed position it catches under an abutment 33 mounted on the other rod 28. Alternatively, Fig. 7, the slider 25 moves in a straight line to pass behind bosses 42, 43, fixed on the rods 27, 28. In operation, a trough 20, Fig. 1, tips the scrap into the press and the hydraulically operated cover 15 pivots downwardly to close the press. An hydraulic drive 18 moves a first plunger to compress the scrap in one direction and the plunger 21 is then operated to compress the scrap still further against the slider 25. The slider 25 is finally moved away from the aperture 24 by hydraulic means 37 whereupon the compressed scrap P can be ejected through the opening 24.
Patent GB-947921-A (GB)
Title: 2-thio-(pyridine-n-oxide)-molybdate complexes and fungicidal compositions containing them
IPC: C07D213/89
Filed: 1960-04-29
Abstract: 2-Thiopyridine -N- oxide molybdate complexes are prepared by reacting a compound of formula: <FORM:0947921/C2/1> where X is hydrogen, an alkali metal, 2-thio-(pyridyl -N- oxide) or -SR, where R is C1-6 alkyl or haloalkyl, with ammonium or an alkali molybdate in aqueous or alcoholic solution at a pH below 6, and recovering the precipitated product. Suitable acids for pH adjustment are acetic, hydrochloric, nitric and sulphuric acids. Examples prepare (1) a compound 2C5H4NOS. MOO2 from 2-mercaptopyridine -N-oxide Na salt and sodium molybdate; (2) a compound 2C5H4NOS.Mo2O5 from the same reactants; (3) a compound 3[(C5H4NOS)2]. 2H2Mo4O13 from bis (2-pyridyl-1-oxide) disulphide and sodium molybdate; and (4) a compound 2(C5H4 NOSSCCl3). H2Mo5O16 from 5-(2-pyridyl-1-oxide -S1- trichloromethane) disulphide hydrochloride and sodium molybdate.  The complexes are fungicides (see Division A5).  Specifications 834,553 and 897,900 are referred to.ALSO:Fungicidal compounds are obtained by reacting a compound <FORM:0947921/A5-A6/1> where X is hydrogen, an alkali metal, 2-thio-(pyridyl - N - oxide) or -SR, where R is C1-6 alkyl or halo-alkyl, with ammonium or an alkali metal molybdate in aqueous or alcoholic solution at a pH below 6, and recovering the precipitated product.  The products can be used with an inert solid carrier, such as clay, talc and bentonite, or in a liquid carrier, with or without wetting agents; or mixed with an active carrier such as a parasitocide, herbicide or fertilizer.  Compounds obtained in examples have formul  2C5H4NOS.MoO2, 2C5H4NOS.MO2O5, 3[(C5H4NOS)2].2H2Mo4O13 and 2(C5H4NOSSCCl3).H2Mo5O16 Specified forms are dusts and sprays.  Specifications 834,553 and 897,900 are referred to.
Patent GB-144321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in eye-lens systems consisting of four components
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 1920-06-05
Abstract: 144,321. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. Nov. 23, 1917, [Convention date]. Lenses. - Relates to four-member eye-lens systems in which the members I, III of each pair are of smaller refractive index than the members II, IV and face the incident light, and in which the facing surfaces of each pair are cemented together and are concave towards the incident light, or are uncemented but equivalent to cemented surfaces which face the incident light, and consists in making the radius of one or each pair of cemented surfaces, or of the equivalent cemented surfaces, not less than six tenths of the focal length of the system or greater than two and a half times that length. The refractive powers of all collective surfaces may amount to not less than one and a half times the total'of the refractive powers of all dispersive surfaces. The lenses I, III may be equi-convex, and the two pairs may be identical. Optical data are given in the Specification.
Patent GB-316721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the suspension of electrical apparatus such as electric light pendants, ceiling fans and the like
IPC: F21V21/02
Filed: 1928-05-24
Abstract: 316,721. Long, H. H., and Associated Electrical Industries, Ltd. May 24, 1928. Plug couplings and connectors. - A suspending device for electric fittings or apparatus comprises a base member 3, Fig. 1, permanently attached to the ceiling, a drum or cup-shaped member 4 taking the place of the ceiling patera, and masking the base member, to which apparatus to be suspended can be semi-permanently attached, a bayonet-catch 8 provided between these two members beneath the ceiling, and standard plug and socket contact members 6, 12 secured to the base carrier-members respectively, relative motion being allowed between the carrier and plug members. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the base member 2 is similar to a standard conduit-box and is formed with horizontal lugs 8 having upstanding tongues 9. The supporting member 4 has slots engaging the lugs 8, 9. As shown in Figs. 2, 4 and 5, the socket member 6 is attached to a flange 18, Fig. 4, having slots or gaps 19 and lugs 20, 21. Projections 22 carried by the member 4 pass through gaps 19 and on turning rest between lugs 20, 21. In both forms the supporting members may have radial slots 27, Figs. 2 and 5, to which the fittings are detachably bolted. In order that the plugs may be correctly aligned for insertion in the sockets the plug member 12 may be provided with a radial arm 23, Fig. 5, biassed by a spring 24 to engage a stop 25, the correct bayonet slots and lugs being indicated by colouring.
Patent GB-674152-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the manufacture of metal reinforced refractories
IPC: C04B35/76
Filed: 1949-06-08
Abstract: 674,152. Reinforced refractory. FULMER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Ltd., and BRANDES, E. A. June 5, 1950 [June 8, 1949], No. 15287/49. Class 22. [Also in Group XI]. A reinforced refractory is produced by pressing or slip casting around a metal a refractory material which on firing in a vacuum or a reducing atmosphere forms a completely impervious gas tight layer. The metal must have a melting point higher than the softening point of the associated refractory material. Specified refractories are alumina, beryllia, thoria, zirconia, titania, ceria, yttria, zircon, mullite, sillimariite, and magnesia spinel. Metals specified are tungsten, molybdenum, platinum, nickel and creep-resisting alloys.
Patent GB-529646-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the rowlocks of rowing boats
IPC: B63H16/04
Filed: 1939-05-23
Abstract: 529,646. Oars and rowlocks. CROSS, L. H. May 23, 1939, Nos. 15288 and 15289. [Class 114] In an oar-and-rowlock device in which the stem of the oar is fitted with a metal sleeve in the region of a swivelling rowlock in the form of an eye, and in which means are provided to prevent endwise movement of the oar in the eye, the sleeve consists of a single metal plate 5 which substantially encircles the stem 4 and is of sufficient length to strengthen the oar at the fulcrum provided by the rowlock 9 and prevent breakage at such position. The eye may be a complete ring or a saddle extending over more than half the circumference of the oar. The endwise movement may be prevented by means of a pair of lugs 8 on the plate 5 disposed on the respective sides of the eye, and rotation of the oar may be limited by engagement of the lugs 8 with shoulders 11 formed on the edges of the eye. In the form shown, the eye is secured by a pivot 12 to one side of a sleeve 13 whereby it may be oscillated about a horizontal axis.
Patent GB-496581-A (GB)
Title: An improved method of driving tunnels under water or in water-bearing strata
IPC: E02D29/077
Filed: 1937-06-03
Abstract: 496,581. Tunnelling ; cofferdams. HALLINGER, G. June 3, 1937, No. 15436. [Classes 68 (i), 68 (ii), and 85] In driving tunnels under water or in waterbearing strata with the aid of a tunnelling shield, timbering or other sheathing, the site is first enclosed by piling either at the sides and ends of sections or throughout at the sides, the piling extending from above water level to an impervious stratum, or at least to below the bottom of the tunnel, and the shield &c. being driven through the enclosed site. In waterbearing strata, sheet piling w, Fig. 3, is driven throughout the length of the tunnel or of the water-bearing strata, or in sections shut off by sheet piling w<1>, the piling extending into an impervious layer or below the floor of the proposed tunnel. If two or more tunnels are to be driven, intermediate walls w<2>, Fig. 6, may also be driven. When working below water, the spaces between the pilings may be filled with earth d, and dams e of earth may also be formed externally, the transverse walls w<1> being then extended laterally, preferably at an angle, to prevent the dams being washed away. A cover f, which may be curved, may be placed on the earth between the walls w. In Fig. 7, the walls w are connected by hinged ties h tightened by turnbuckles i, and conerete j is then placed on to the water bed and round the ties h by means of hoppers k ; earth may be placed on the concrete and dams e formed as in Fig. 6. After construction of the tunnel, the piles may be removed or cut off at the level of the concrete j; the cut-off sections may be welded together for further use. In Fig. 8, the piling w forms part of the casing in which the tunnel lining is formed, with or without a separating layer n. If the upper part of the tunnel is formed in advance of the lower part, brackets m are provided on the piling to support the upper part of the lining. Weak concrete o may be filled in between the concrete j and lining. In Fig. 10, the upper part s<1> of the lining is preformed and lowered in sections on to the river bed or into a trench y formed therein; alternatively, iron framework t, protected as by sprayed cement and provided with a sheet-metal facing u, is lowered, sections of the framework being connected as by Z- members p, Fig. 11, and packings q, and fixed to the piles, the framework being then filled with concrete through hoppers v. Water is then pumped out to permit the lower part of the tunnel to be excavated and lined.
Patent GB-674964-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for viewing cinematograph film
IPC: G03B21/32
Filed: 1949-06-10
Abstract: 674,964. Kinematograph apparatus. HAYNOR, Ltd., and ORSKI, S. June 9, 1950 [June 10, 1949], No. 15549/49. Class 97 (i) The film is fed by hand and viewed through a magnifying lens and compensating prism, the latter being driven from a rotatable filmdriven member but being disconnectable therefrom for angular adjustment relatively thereto. In the form shown, the casing 1 contains a lamp 22 in a holder carried on a bracket 23 slotted to provide an adjustable attachment to the casing. The top of the casing has a shelf-like portion 3, in which is an aperture 25 covered with light diffusing material, and a housing 2 to one side of it. This housing provides bearings for shafts 5, 11 on which, at the side of the housing, are carried a compensating prism 4 and a sprocket 10. The film is fed under rollers 6, 7 and round the sprocket and thence, past the prism, between rollers 8, 9. As the film is pulled through the apparatus it turns the sprocket which drives the prism through gears 13, 14 within the housing 2. The prism shaft is axially movable against the pressure of a spring blade 15 to permit the gears to be remeshed for framing. The viewing lens 17 is vertically adjustable and secured by a setscrew 20. The apparatus shown is preferably mounted on a base between feed and supply spools.
Patent GB-863825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to textile machine finishing apparatus
Inventor: SPOONER WILLIAM WYCLIFFE
IPC: D06C3/04
Filed: 1958-05-15
Abstract: 863,825. Tenter clip and pin attachments. SPOONER DRYER & ENGINEERING CO. Ltd. July 38, 1959 [May 15,1958],No. 15588/58. Class 42 (1). A pin attachment for a stenter clip of the type having a gripper plate 10 and a platform 11 comprises a plate 14 supporting stenter pins 16 and adapted to be engaged between the gripper plate 10 and the platform 11, a step 17 being provided in the supporting plate 14 for engagement behind the gripper plate 10, and retaining means adapted to cause the step 17 to press against the gripper plate 10 to hold the attachment in position. In the embodiment shown the retaining means consists of a spring 18 mounted under the plate 14 so as to press against the side 19 of the platform 11. In a second embodiment the support plate is stepped so that the pins are at the same level as the platform. Also in this embodiment the retaining means consists of helical springs mounted on bolts.
Patent GB-1521845-A (GB)
Title: Printing head for a needle printer
IPC: B41J2/265
Filed: 1976-04-15
Abstract: 1521845 Selective printing MANNESMANN AG 15 April 1976 15621/76 Heading B6F A print head for a needle printer has guide plates 4, 4a, 4b having peripheral double conical bores 7, 8 to locate the needles 3 in a curvilinear path. The plate separation a, b, cis 10 to 20 times and the plate thickness s 8 to 12 times greater than the needle diameter. The entry cones 7 are preferably shorter than the exit cones 8. The central bores 6-6f define a linear path for a central needle.
Patent GB-1422904-A (GB)
Title: Local correction apparatus for a colour prviewer
IPC: G09G5/02
Filed: 1974-04-09
Abstract: 1422904 Printing process simulator HAZELTINE CORP 9 April 1974 [1 Oct 1973] 15749/74 Heading H4F A graphic arts colour previewer wherein a set of colour component signals 11c-11k are developed by raster scanning an image, these signals being individually representative of colour separations in the actual graphic arts process being previewed, and wherein these signals are processed 12a, 12b to provide on a display 13 a preview image simulating a colour reproduction (e.g. half-tone type) of the image, in which the colour content of a selected local area (or areas) is adjusted by adding 17c-17k correction signals to the colour component signals during time intervals corresponding to the selected local area, these correction signals being generated 15 in response to pulse-type signals which are generated 14 in synchronism with the scanning of the image, the number of pulses, pulse duration and time of occurrence thereof being selected to define the time intervals. Potentiometers 16c-16k enable the amplitude of the correction signals supplied to the combining devices 17 to be adjusted. The component colour content of the corrected signals may be measured by directing via switch 18 a selected component colour corrected signal to meter 20 via a sample and hold circuit 19 gated by the pulse-type signals. A visual indication on the displayed preview image corresponding to the selected local area may be provided by a signal generating circuit 21 and a switch 22, this being particularly useful for initial adjustment of the controls on the pulse generator 14.
Patent GB-208680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to confectionery machines
IPC: B01F7/00
Filed: 1923-06-18
Abstract: 208,680. Artofex Engineering Works, Ltd., (Assignees of Aeschbach Akt.-Ges., F.). Jan. 16, 1923, [Convention date]. Stationary batch-mixers with stirrers having complex motions; containers.-In a confectionery mixing-machine having a rotating and revolving kneading arm and a froth beater, each working in a separate trough, the troughs are mounted on radial arms of equal throw to enable the dough trough to be swung into position for working with the froth beater. Means are provided for locking the troughs in their working positions. The machine comprises a base 1 and vertical pillars 2, 2<1> the, troughs 6, 16 being mounted on the pillar 2. The dough trough 16, provided with a steam jacket 15, is mounted on a sleeve 17, and is provided with a hook 18 engaging the pillar 2<1> and held in its engaged position by a pin 19 mounted on a pivoted member 21. The beater 26 is mounted on an inclined shaft which is operated through sun and planet bevel gear from a shaft 33 carried in a cross piece 3. The jacket 15 is provided with an extended flange having an aperture which, when the dough trough is swung into position for working with the froth beater, mates with a hole in a fixed arm 37, a pin being passed through the holes. The froth beater 30 is operated by an eccentric 31 and the trough 6 is mounted on adjustable arms 5 carried by a swinging arm 4. The! arm 4 is held in the operative position by means of an extension 7 engaged by a forked pin 8 raised and lowered by a handle 12.
Patent GB-201333-A (GB)
Title: An improved portable display stand for use in shops, shopwindows, showcases and similar places
IPC: A47F5/06
Filed: 1922-06-07
Abstract: 201,333. Taylor, A. W. June 7, 1922. Pillar stands; brackets, securing. - A display stand for use in shop windows &c. comprises a base a, and a pillar a<1> provided with pairs of rectangular slots d, e, each pair of slots being adapted to carry a supporting- rod f. The slots d are larger than the slots e. Each rod f carries a plate h, formed with a hook i adapted to pass into the slot d, and a straight projection j, which engages in the slot e and so prevents lateral movement of the rod. The pillar a<1> is shown hollow, and is attached to the base by a central bolt b<1> fitted with a cap c.
Patent GB-1132417-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the stabilisation of propargyl bromide
Inventor: FLETCHER GEORGE LELAND
IPC: C07C17/42
Filed: 1967-04-06
Abstract: 1,132,417. Stabilizing propargyl bromide. EASTMAN KODAK CO. 6 April, 1967 [7 April, 1966; 7 Dec., 1966], No. 15861/67. Heading C2C. Propargyl bromide is stabilized by the addition of one or more of toluene, xylene, a non- cyclic ether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, #- ionone and ethanol. It is preferred to use at least 15% by weight of the additive in the final composition, and for optimum combination of resistance to spontaneous ignition and economy the diluent should be present in an amount between 25% and 30% by weight of the final composition. Specified ethers are diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, diisoamyl ether, di-n-hexyl ether, dibenzyl ether and diethylene glycol ethyl hexyl ether.
Patent GB-194213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bottle cleaners
IPC: A47L17/00
Filed: 1922-06-08
Abstract: 194,213. Lee, E. A. June 8, 1922. Bottles, cleaning.- A cleaning-device adapted to be introduced into bottles and expanded therein comprises a rod 5 having teeth 7 near its upper end and two eyes 8 tat its lower end. Over this rod slides a sleeve 9 with an internal spring pawl 12 adapted when pressed in by a button 16 slidable in a slot 17 to engage the teeth 7 and prevent upward movement of the sleeve. Resiliently mounted cleaning pads 22 are pivoted at 20 to four links 19 two of which are pivoted in the eyes 8 and the other two pivoted at 21 to rods 18 fixed to the sleeve 9. The device is introduced into a bottle, the pawl 12 disengaged from the teeth and the sleeve moved downwardly, forcing the pads out until they engage the sides of the bottle as shown dotted, when the pawl is re-engaged with the teeth thus locking the sleeve. The cleaning pads may consist of flexible material rendered resilient by having coil spring members fixed at the back.